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    For Flatbed KW

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    So, Ray, what excatly was wrong with your KW, or don't that really know? Sounds like yo've been having some serious engine problems. Hope you can get back to work soon.

    Now, on a lighter note: one of our materials handlers at work wants to get into the trucking industry as a driver. Long haul stuff I guess. He asked me where I thought he should start. Since he doesn't have a Class A lisence, I told him that would be as good a place to start as any. Any suggestions for him? Good companies to start with?

    1986 Peterbilt 359 with Winslow Stripes

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    Ray,

    This is what Tim said about Jbot decals in an earlier update on this truck:

    "Regarding JBOT decals, especially the larger stripes, I suggest buying some Microscale Decal Film and coat the decals with the film prior to applying to the cab. This will 'thicken' the decals just a bit so that you have a little more time to work with them and get them into position without cracking or breaking. JBOT's decals are finely printing and don't take kindly to a lot of repositioning.

    Tim"

    Also, remember to spray them a couple of times with Tamiya Clear! And use plenty of water on the truck.

    1986 Peterbilt 359 with Winslow Stripes

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    There's no direct answer. The seats are Testors Dark Red enamel brush. The "bucket" is Testors Dark Red gloss enamel brush over Testors Dark Red acril brush (which looks orange). The cab interior is Testors Dark Red gloss spray over Testors Flat Balck spray. The dash is Tamiya Semi-gloss balck with Gloss Brown "wood" with semi-gloss black & silver instruments. The shifter is semi-gloss black. The door handle is BMF.

    The stripes are very delicate. Did I mention that? If you're careful, and follow Tim's advice you should be fine.

    1986 Peterbilt 359 with Winslow Stripes

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    Ray: Must be the firewall I have on this computer. After a little while, they popped right up. Strange.

    Dave: the BMF around the windshield is actually there to hide errors with the Tamiya Pear White. I had some overspray with the red interior color, and after two cans (yes, two cans) of Pearl White it was still there, so I cut 1/16" strips of BMF and outlined the windshield. Took about 7 pieces. The center piece is wider that the rim (about 1/8"). That's also BMF on the air intake tube & the air cleaner straps.

    The Jbot stripes do look good don't they, but are EXTREAMLY thin! After many precautions, they still shreaded on me. In fact the last stripe I put on was the right side of the hood, and as I was putting it on it self distructed! It went from one nice piece to about five! Also, as I was putting the stacks on the right side, the stripes on the left side were crumbling off the model on my fingers! More clear coat (and some spare stripes fixed that!). Would I purchase from Jbot again? Absolutely! The quality is bar none. I just have to get better at working with them.

    Greg: Your truck was the insperation for the interior. Thank you very much. Oxblood Red is very cool! I saw the Winslow Stripes on Tim's Website, and they had to go on this truck! They just say "Peterbilt", don't they?

    Mike: Glad to be back.

    Build #2 is a Ford LN8000 Ryder Delivery truck (yellow), and Build #3 is a GMC General tractor in black/grey/white. Both are on the workbench right now.

    Thanks for all the comments, and I'll get some Ford & GMC pictures up when they're done.

    1986 Peterbilt 359 with Winslow Stripes

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    I've attached (5) pictures of my completed Revell Snap Peterbilt 359 with Jbot Winslow stripes. I think it came out alright. It's no contest winner by any stretch of the immagination, but I like it and I guess that's what counts.

    This model represents several of firsts:

    First truck model since 1986 (kind of ironic, isn't it?)

    First completed model since 1992

    First detailed engine

    First use of BMF

    First use of aftermarket decals

    Enjoy the pics!

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    12UndertheHood.jpg

    Roof Wing

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    Brandon,

    I was emailing Danny Poulin (dannypoulin@sympatico.ca) about some decals, and he mentioned that he has made some wings out of aluminum. He told me he doesn't have any in stock right now but he is going to try & get some pics up on his new Website soon. I think he told me they were $12. I don't know if that is just the wing, or the wing I the base. Might have to build the base yourself.

    Roof Wing

    in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment

    Posted

    Welcome to the group. First, some friendly advice: you need to sign your emails with your real name or Jarius will "yell" at you. Ok, that's over with.

    As for the wing, well, I've been wondering this, too. I do not know anyone who makes them for 1/24-1/25 scale trucks, but you might be able to adapt one from a 1/12 scale race car. Purchasing a 1/12 scale car just for the wing would be very expensive, but the guys that hang out in the "Big Boyz" forum might have some ideas where you could get one, or some ideas on how to make one. Shouldn't be that hard, right? Famous last words!

    Good luck.

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